Run, jog or dance
​to the finish

​Run The Forest is the only reason you need to get up and get going this winter.  Three distances, run party vibes, and Rotorua’s unique geothermal and Redwood trails. Get the crew together and sign up for the coolest thing you’ll do this winter.

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Why Run The Forest THIS winter?

Unique Redwoods & Geothermals
Geysers, mudpools and towering Redwoods connecting you to nature.

Winter ​Weekend Escape
Get the run crew together and then relax with spas, hot pools and more.

Festival vibes
On-course entertainment, finish line vibes, tunes, food and more.

Choose your RUN FOR 2025!​​

7KM
​Redwoods trail

Take in the towering redwood trees and sulphur flats 

Starting in the hear to the Redwoods Forest, you will pass steam vents, bubbling mud pools and hot springs.

​The finish line festival will have refreshing beverages, blankets and live music to celebrate your accomplishments.

7KM COURSE

10km
​geothermal traverse

Take on the 10km Geothermal traverse to see the most Run The Forest has to offer!  

​Set off through the steaming pools of the Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village into the manūka-lined trails leading into the towering redwoods. Meet your running mates at the finish line with refreshing beverages and live music to enjoy.

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21km
​Pohutu Geyser TRAIL

Begin your journey at the foot of the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere! 

​Explore the best of Rotorua’s trail running with a unique blend of geothermal landscapes and diverse forest, as you wind your way through the longest course in the event.

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